Physical Education Teacher - IDEA Mesquite Hills Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Physical Education teachers deliver high-quality PE instruction daily in non-traditional spaces (e.g., outdoors, cafetoriums, shared multipurpose rooms) while maintaining safety, engagement, and strong routines. IDEA Physical Education teachers implement technology into PE spaces; such as - Interactive Health Technologies (IHT) heart-rate technology and the district’s structured curriculum every day to drive fitness-based student achievement and goal setting. All physical education teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters personal and social responsibility, self-directed learning, and the problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in college. IDEA Physical Education teachers plan for and track Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) as a core instructional outcome for all classes, even with facility and equipment constraints. IDEA Physical Education teachers collaborate with campus teams to share space, manage student transitions, and support campus culture (e.g., crisis response and discipline as assigned). At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
Some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team setting such as park and recreation centers, scouts’ organizations, and fitness programs.
Ability to motivate students to participate in various forms of fitness and health impacting activities.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior, in a large group setting indoors and out.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills that will positively influence colleagues, students, and parent community members.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
Hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students

Nice To Haves

Focus in physical education, kinesiology or physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health (for Bachelor’s Degree)
State certification

Responsibilities

Implement IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious expectations
Plan and teach multi-grade level lessons aligned to SPARK and district PE scope and sequence with limited daily prep time.
Set up, break down, and manage equipment in spaces with limited storage; maintain an inventory and safety checklist.
Use IHT heart-rate monitors or other technology to set personal zones, monitor student effort, and conference with students on progress.
Conduct FitnessGram assessments (BOY/EOY) and use results to set class and individual goals; lead data-driven re-teach cycles.
Track and report MVPA and lesson outcomes; analyze class trends to improve instruction and equity.
Coordinate shared-space schedules with other educators; adapt lessons based on actual space and equipment available.
Pick up and drop off students each period; uphold transitions, safety expectations, and culture routines.
Support campus initiatives (crisis team, discipline coverage, coaching, athletic coaching coordination possibilities) while protecting instructional time.
Communicate proactively with campus leadership regarding schedules, assemblies, and space availability; submit contingency plans.
Participate in PD and coaching cycles; contribute exemplars and peer learning artifacts.

Benefits

The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $58,500.
Eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Dental plans
Vision plans
Disability
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.